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Acorn Squash Risotto

This nourishing vegan "risotto" is the perfect fall recipe! It's sugar-free, low cal and AIP, Paleo, Whole30 & Top 8 friendly.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Course Main Course
Servings 4 people
Calories 266 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 6 cups acorn squash, processed (2 squash)
  • 1 lb baby bella mushrooms
  • ½ cup shallots (2 shallots)
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 2 cups low sodium vegetable broth (otherwise adjust the salt)
  • ¼ cup chives
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 2 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • 1 teaspoon marjoram
  • ½ teaspoon rosemary
  • ½ teaspoon thyme

Instructions
 

  • Cut or peel off the skin of the squash, then cut it into large cubes.
  • Pulse in a food processor in batches for 10-15 seconds, or until rice size.
  • Keeping the shallot separate, dice the shallot and chives and press/crush the garlic. Combine the chives, garlic and the dried herbs in a ramekin.
  • Heat oil in a large saute pan on medium-high and add the mushrooms and shallots.
  • Cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Add herbs, garlic and chives and saute for 30 seconds.
  • Add apple cider vinegar and cook for 1 minute.
  • Add squash and broth then raise the heat to bring to a boil.
  • Once boiling, turn down the heat to simmer.
  • Cook for 12-15 minutes, uncovered, until the squash has mostly absorbed the liquid and is easily pierced with a fork. The squash will continue to absorb the liquid after being removed from the heat.

Notes

  • Do NOT over-process the squash! It only needs to be pulsed in the processor for 10-15 seconds.
  • Use a low sodium broth otherwise adjust the salt in the recipe accordingly.
  • The broth may not be fully absorbed by the end of the cooking time. Don't fret. It will absorb as it cools.
  • Can't find acorn squash? Substitute butternut squash in its place!

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 266kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 6gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gSodium: 890mgPotassium: 1369mgFiber: 6gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 904IUVitamin C: 28mgCalcium: 119mgIron: 3mg
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